Hunter Information and Training (HIT) Program

The Hunter Information & Training Program (HIT) is responsible for the administration of certification courses required to hunt in many parts of the state and other jurisdictions throughout North America. The HIT Program, with the assistance of over 400 volunteer instructors, offers quality training and education throughout Alaska. The certification courses offered include: Hunter Education, Bowhunter Education, and Muzzleloader Education. The HIT Program is also actively involved in outdoor programs designed to recruit and retain new hunters into the shooting sports and to preserve our hunter heritage.

Do you enjoy mentoring children and others in firearms safety? HIT volunteer instructors assist in developing safe Alaskan hunters, improving hunter ethics and responsibility, and passing on a valuable tradition to thousands of new outdoor enthusiasts.

The Muzzleloader Education course provides "hands-on" instruction on safe handling of black powder, black powder substitutes, and muzzleloaders at the range and in the field This course is required for all hunters who apply for and/or hunt in “Muzzleloader Only” hunts.

The Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program offers hands-on workshops that teach adult women outdoor skills while building their confidence and ability to get out and safely enjoy all that Alaska has to offer.